Ava K Epps

Ava K. Epps serves as a Contract Specialist for the Department of the Air Force at FA2860 316 Cons Pk, where she plays a pivotal role in executing procurements critical to sustaining operational readiness at Joint Base Andrews. She manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for security systems, communications infrastructure, and facility maintenance services, ensuring alignment with Air Force mission requirements for command, control, and communications. Her work directly supports the agency’s priority to maintain resilient, secure, and interoperable systems essential to air operations, with a focus on technical solutions that enhance situational awareness and mission continuity. Ava consistently collaborates with a focused group of contractors, including ZERO WASTE SOLUTIONS, INC, SENECA MINERAL COMPANY, and PELICAN CHEMICALS INC., reflecting her engagement with specialized vendors in environmental compliance, industrial materials, and chemical handling services. Her contracting patterns indicate a preference for established vendors with proven technical capabilities in niche domains, fostering long-term, performance-based partnerships grounded in regulatory compliance and mission-critical deliverables. While the majority of her acquisitions are conducted under open competition—75% with no set-aside—Ava maintains a deliberate 25% commitment to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5, demonstrating a balanced approach to competition and socioeconomic goals. She actively facilitates opportunities for small businesses without compromising mission integrity, aligning procurement strategy with broader Department of Defense objectives for vendor diversity and resilience. Her procurement focus centers on NAICS 334220 for radio and wireless communications equipment, NAICS 423450 for medical and hospital equipment wholesale distribution, and NAICS 541810 for advertising and promotional services—each reflecting the diverse technical and administrative needs of a high-tempo military installation. This unique blend underscores her expertise in managing acquisitions spanning hardened communications hardware, logistical supply chains, and mission support services, all critical to sustaining Air Force operations at a strategic joint base.